How far is Buena Vista, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Buena Vista, GA to Roswell, GA is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.84 mi
02h 35m
Flight
118.09 mi
190.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.09 mi
Kilometers
190.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.84 mi
Kilometers
258.84 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena Vista
2026-05-31T11:45
Arrive Roswell
Sun, May 31, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena Vista
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haralson
GA

Human settlement in Coweta and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Buena Vista
65.6 mi
01h 17m
To Roswell
95.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Vista and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    820 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baker Street

    1908 ft · 47 sec · Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Geneva Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Geneva Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    22.2 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Truitt Street

    612 ft · 20 sec · Truitt Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    1543 ft · 43 sec · Foster Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    555 ft · 15 sec · Forest Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75

    734 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta

    2948 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Geneva Road
19 mi · 12%
I 75 North
13.2 mi · 8%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 2%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.7 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haralson
01h 17m from Buena Vista
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buena Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista to Roswell?

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haralson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Buena Vista and 95.3 miles from Roswell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buena Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Haralson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haralson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haralson.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

66 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 118.09 mi (190.04 km).

Buena Vista

#1 Buena Vista

City in Georgia, United States

Population2,065
Coordinates32.3190400, -84.5171400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-84.517141, 32.319063)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.92
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.46 $44.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.11 $50.22
Premium $4.78 $27.09 $54.18
Diesel $5.62 $31.89 $63.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena Vista and Roswell. The current time is 11:45:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.